The pounding of rain or hail and the fury of wind test the strength of a tree’s limbs, trunk and root system. During a storm homeowners can only watch helplessly and hope that their tree survives. The ...

Florida is full of palm trees — they line our beaches, neighborhoods and even parking lots. But in North Fort Myers, one palm picked a very unusual place to put down its roots. A full palm tree is ...

Over the last few years, I and other people I know in the tree business have noticed an increase in concern about trees doing damage during storms. This, of course, is no surprise, as tornadoes, ...

Q: We excavated a trench for drainage near an oak tree. At the closest point, we are maybe 12 feet from the trunk of the tree. We did not break any roots larger than about 3/4 inch. Will the tree live ...

When roots encroach on your side of the property line, it's time to consult a certified arborist.

Pulling your vehicle beneath the shady canopy of a tree may feel convenient. But making a habit of it can cause serious harm. “Over time, repeatedly parking over these tree roots and all of this soil ...